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ZIP Code 08844
Neshanic, NJ, Somerset County
Population
44,463
Land area
55.2sq mi
People per sq mi
806
City
Neshanic
ZIP 08844 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 08844 at a glance
- ZIP 08844 (Neshanic) is 37% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $153,556, 48% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $547,700 (21% above New Jersey) and median rent is $2,388 a month.
Local data for ZIP 08844
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 08844, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$153,556
Poverty rate
3.0%
Median home value
$547,700
Prices +4.7% in a year
Median rent
$2,388/mo
Homeownership
79.6%
Bachelor's or higher
62.3%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
33.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
994
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
11,218
$610M annual payroll
PPP loans
$118M
1,254 loans
Campaign donations
$206K
27% D, 13% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 08844, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,229
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,407
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 08844, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.0%
U.S. 33.3% -8.3 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
8.0%
U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities in ZIP 08844
ZIP codes near 08844
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 08821Flagtown | 1.5 mi | 0.2 |
| 08853Neshanic Station | 3.5 mi | 11.4 |
| 08502Harlingen | 4 mi | 13.2 |
| 08869Raritan | 5.6 mi | 2 |
| 08835Manville | 5.8 mi | 2.3 |
| 08887Three Bridges | 6.3 mi | 0.8 |
| 08558Blawenburg | 6.3 mi | 15.6 |
| 08876Bradley Gardens | 6.4 mi | 16 |
| 08890Zarephath | 6.4 mi | 0.2 |
| 08553Rocky Hill | 7.2 mi | 0.6 |
| 08807Bridgewater Center | 7.3 mi | 25.5 |
| 08823Franklin Park | 7.9 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 08844?
- ZIP code 08844 is in Neshanic, NJ (Somerset County).
- What county is ZIP code 08844 in?
- ZIP code 08844 is mostly in Somerset County, New Jersey.
- How many people live in ZIP code 08844?
- About 44,463 people live in the 08844 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.